Episode 26: Tips for Tapering in Dance

Written By Lex Lancaster

"No other sport runs the marathon before running the marathon" - Catherine Vargo. Tapering is the idea that you decrease your training load prior to participating in the 'main event'. In the case of dance, this is often a performance or a competition. In the dance world, the norm is often the opposite - we pile on extra rehearsals and practices in the name of 'perfecting' the dance. In this episode I dive into the specifics around tapering, and what the dance world can gain by following this basic sport science principle.

Additional Resources:
Periodization and Programming for Peak Performance webinar recording.
Episode 6: Periodization in Dance

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Lex Lancaster https://lexlancaster.com
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